Walking Dead alums Steven Ogg and Josh Hamilton in new movie, Concessions
By Renee Hansen
Walking Dead actors Steven Ogg, who portrayed the Savior named Simon, and Josh Hamilton, who played Dep. Governor of the Commonwealth, Lance Hornsby, will star with Michael Madsen in a comedy, Concessions.
Written and directed by Mas Bouzidi, Concessions began as a concept short for a feature film that wrapped filming in November 2023. Bouzidi has written four feature films and directed numerous short films on Kodak and FilmShortage. Malcolm Brainerd and Ram Khagram produced the movie, with Harrison Allen as co-producer, Michael Beckley as executive producer, and Sophia Winkler as line producer.
The story follows the stories of several characters who are employed at the Royal Alamo Cinema on its final night before it closes forever. Hunter, a concessions stand employee, begins questioning his future during his final shift at the theater. The appearance of an old high school friend, who has made his life successful, reinforces his concern for his future. Lorenzo, Hunter's best friend, has a full-ride football scholarship in Tampa, but he isn't certain that this is the dream everyone says it is. Luke, owner of the theater, which he inherited from his father, has given his whole life to keeping the business going. He is not ready to let go of the theater, but this may be his opportunity to step out of his father's shadow.
Rob Riordan (The Surprise Visit) portrays Hunter, with Jonathan Price (Sleep Half of It) as Lorenzo. Ogg plays theater owner Luke, and Hamilton's role is a mystery. Michael Madsen plays Rex Fuel, a sleazy theater patron and wannabe cowboy. Lana Rockwell (Sweet Thing) portrays Deana, the box office attendee who is the eyes and ears of the theater and is bound for art school in Manhattan. Additional cast includes Ivory Aquino (When They See Us), Jared Gilman (Moonrise Kingdom), and Nate Odenkirk (Summer in Argyle).
Concessions made its rounds at film festivals and will next prioritize its theatrical review, followed by its release on streaming or PVOD platforms. You can read all the details via the movie's WeFunder site.
Concessions synopsis:
Spanning the gaps between generations of movie-lovers, the Royal Alamo Cinema imagines an idealized theater experience - how fragile it is, and how magical it has been for so many. Throughout the film, we cross paths with the various employees, customers, outcasts, and oddballs that make up this community, all intertwining in stories of redemption, rejection, fate, and connection as Hunter comes to terms with the inevitability of losing the place he ultimately loves.
Steven Ogg - recent work
Ogg reprised his role as Simon from The Walking Dead in the premiere season of The Walking Dead: Dead City, the Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) centric spinoff series. He also appeared in episodes of Boiling Point during its first season. He has recently starred in an action horror, Dark Match, a horror titled Scared Shitless, and the buddy comedy, Dad Company.
IMDB has a long list of upcoming projects for Ogg, including The Ghost Trap, where he reunites with fellow TWD alum, Xander Berkeley.
Josh Hamilton - recent work
Hamilton has been very busy since his role as Lance Hornsby on The Walking Dead ended. He starred in the HBO movie Reality, a drama about former American intelligence specialist Reality Winner. He appeared in one episode of the Fox anthology drama Accused and in the Jennifer Garner led The Last Thing He Told Me, which also starred Fear TWD actress and TWD director Aisha Tyler.
Next, he will star in the Untitled Noah Baumbach Picture, which is described as a “funny and emotional coming-of-age film about adults" featuring an all-star lineup. According to What's On Netflix, the movie is titled Jay Kelly, and filming wrapped in May 2024.